32 33 010 Removing and installing/replacing sport steering wheel

NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove the AIRBAG UNIT

CAUTION: While releasing the screw (2), counter support the steering wheel with the help of a second person in order to reduce the torque on the steering column!

Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove sport steering wheel.

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Installation note:

Only on vehicles with microencapsulated screw: Clean thread in the steering column and replace screw!

Tightening torque, refer to: 32 33 1AZ .

Make sure connecting line(s) is/are correctly laid.

Installation note:

Align sport steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.

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Replacement:

If necessary, remount both SHIFT PADDLES
Remount the DESIGN COVER
Remount both SWITCHES ON THE SPORTS STEERING WHEEL
If applicable, remount the STEERING WHEEL MODULE